1. Substitute Water. Our bodies are about 65-70% water. It follows that water would be
not only essential, but the best possibly choice of liquids to ingest. In fact,
our bodies will sometimes simulate a hunger response, when in reality the body
is craving hydration. When hungry, drink a glass or two of water to check if it
suppresses your hunger.
2. Chew Your Food. Chewing our food very slowly and deliberately has several
benefits that are often overlooked. It gives us the ability to relax, and enjoy
our meal. Slow chewing is the first, and highly important, step in a complex
system of digestion. Besides, if we eat slowly, we might feel full before
finishing the whole meal, and can leave the rest for the next meal.
3. Exercise daily. How silly of me to include something as obvious as exercise. I
did a 30 day trial with waking up, and walking for 30 minutes first thing in
the morning. My journal records that I was feeling amazing during the period of
time that I was following this habit.
4. Publicize your intentions. Start a blog, join a forum, and have other people keep you
accountable to help. Tell other people your plan, it would help you get the
motivation to go with it!
5. Create a food schedule. Plan your day so that you're eating at approximately the same
time each day. This scheduling will incorporate itself into your circadian
rhythm, and aid in digestion.
6. Do not over eat. Know your limit and stop eating when you are full. I have often
been a victim of wanting to finish a meal so that it doesn't go to waste. This
has left me with many a stomach ache. Next time, doggy bag it for later, and
don't hurt yourself!
7. Choose your snacks wisely. Put down the Lays and cheese puffs. Pick up the apple and baby
carrots. Make the right decision, I know you can do it.
8. Lifestyle.
Remember, it's not about special diets, or special exercise programs. The real
secret is in turning your health into a lifestyle, and focusing on this healthy
lifestyle with every choice you make.
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